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;Applegate <br />Group, ~~~. <br />~- 5 <br /> <br />May 5, 2005 <br />tr`.i <br />Q ~ Lu~J <br />rrf~8aian ui i 9luartils & 6enlrtrt~ <br />Colorado Department of Natural Resources <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />Attn: Mr. Allen Sorensen <br />1313 Sherman Street; Room 215 <br />Denver CO, 80203 <br />RE: Technical Revision for Holcim (US) Inc. Boettcher Mine, M-1977-348 <br />Dear Mr. Sorensen: <br />On behalf of our client, Holcim (US) Inc., please accept the following information for a technical <br />revision on reclamation permit M-1977-348, "Boettcher Mine. This technical revision is to <br />provide updated information regarding reclamation activities at the Boettcher Mine. <br />Specifically, it is proposed that the main haul road running south to north through the site be <br />included in the final reclamation plan. <br />The final land use for the property is dry rangeland, and, although not a typical rangeland <br />property road, the haul road in its current condition will provide better access to the neazly <br />5-mile long site. Even following reclamation, the site will consist of rocky terrain with steep <br />slopes, ledges, and shallow cliffs. The extra width and durability of the haul road will provide <br />safer access to remote areas of the site. Although the current haul road will benefit the reclaimed <br />final land use of dry rangeland, the road could also benefit future potential development on the <br />site and adjacent county lands. , <br />The haul road varies in width between approximately 30 and 40 feet wide and is constructed <br />from well compacted mine overburden material. Over its entire length, the road is nearly level <br />with existing grade, providing easy access to adjacent rangeland. The haul road proposed to <br />remain for final reclamation is highlighted on the attached plan maps. <br />The proposed reclamation activities aze not <br />reclamation plan or final land use and, therefore, <br />-cover the proposed reclamation activities. <br />expected to significantly change the overall <br />we believe that the existing bond is adequate to <br />1499 West 120th Avenue, Suite 200 <br />Denver, Colorado 90234-2759 <br />(303) 452-6611 • Faz (303) 452-2759 <br />www.applegategroup.com <br />